Product Review: Fekkai Series (Protein Rx)

Since I've recently purchased three shampoo+conditioner sets of Frederick Fekkai's, I decided I would do a review series so you all could see the differences between the different shampoo's and conditioners.

I am almost at the end of my Protein Rx Reparative shampoo and deep nourishing conditioner, and I have truly loved using them. The first thing I noticed when opening the shampoo bottle is the intoxicating warm vanilla scent. I'm not usually one for vanilla, but this shampoo smells absolutely delicious! The conditioner is a bit different, it smells more like an ordinary conditioner, but it still smells awfully good.

The website describes the shampoo and conditioner as "Protein Rx Reparative Shampoo and conditioner is ideal for brittle, broken hair that has been weakened from coloring, relaxing, or heat styling. An exclusive soy and milk protein complex restores and reinforces hair preventing future breakage, leaving hair stronger and more manageable." I have to say I agree, I absolutely 100% recommend this product for anyone with dry, damaged hair. Since using this duo my hair has maintained the perfect balanced of moisturized without being greasy.

As we all know you're not supposed to wash your hair every day, and those who do always start off thinking "I could never do that, my hair would get so greasy!" Well, this product fixes that. After a day of not washing my hair, my hair would be the ultimate grease-ball. There was just no escaping it. Now, I can go two, three, sometimes four days without washing it... and no one would ever know! I can even put my hair up on day, and wear it down the next and still have it looking absolutely perfect. I cannot rave anymore about this shampoo and conditioner, at the moment they are definitely my holy grail hair products. Thinking about it I'm quite sad to be moving on to the other variations, but I'm sure my hair will be in great hands with the other Fekkai products.

The next duo I'm going to try out will be the Glossing Formula. So, I'll let you know how that all goes!

While I'm at it, I recently won a contest! Thanks to lovely Miss Timeless Fashionista!

I won these wonderful lip balms!

xo

Rachel

Products I'm Using

Hey guys! Sorry it's been a few days, I wanted to share a haul but I can't find my Viva Glam Cyndi Lauper.. I have no idea where I put it :( But, until I find it (I also want to give a review) here's a little post..

Shampoo: Fekkai Protein Rx Reparative

Conditioner: Fekkai Protein Rx Reparative

Styling products: Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave In Conditioner, CHI Silk Infusion, Living Proof Full Thickening Cream

Shower Gel: whatever is cheap.. not gonna lie!

Body Moisturiser: Dove

Deodorant: Ban

Fake Tan: n/a

Cleanser: Clean & Clear Morning Burst

Exfoliator: St Ives

Primer: Benefit That Gal

Foundation brush: I use my fingers and a sponge!

Concealer: MAC, or Benefit Boing/Erase Paste

Powder: MAC Studio Fix in NW15 (Im quite pale)

Blusher: NARS Orgasm

Bronzer: NARS Laguna and Benefit Hoola

Highlighter: MAC Strobe Cream

Eyeshadow base: MAC Paint Pot

Eyeshadows: MAC Satin Taupe, Retrospeck, Twinks, Shroom

Eyeliner: Ulta Waterproof in Black

Curler: n/a

Mascara: Fresh Supernova & Firebird

Lipstick: MAC Viva Glam Lady Gaga

Lipgloss: MAC Cha Cha

Nail Colour: Essie 3 in 1 Clear Gloss (base coat, top coat & strengthening.. but I'm using it on its own for now)

This is just what I've been doing the past few days, I've falled madly in love with Satin Toupe, and Viva Glam Lady Gaga. What have you fallen in love with or find yourself reaching for?

xo

Rachel

Product Rave/Haircare Routine

Hey everyone!

So today I went on a target run with some of my friends, because well.. we REALLY love target! One of my friends needed a new leave in conditioner, so she asked me for advice which inspired this blog post. As you can see in the picture, I have very long, blonde (colored) hair. It can be difficult to manage, but with a few choice products I keep my hair silky smooth like it's never been touched by color or heat! (Sorry my hair was a bit tangly there, but can you see that shine! It still gets me!)

The Products:

1) Fekkai Protein Rx Reparative Shampoo ($23 for 8oz; $35 for 16oz at Sephora)

2) Fekkai Protein Rx Reparative Conditioner ($23 for 8oz; $35 for 16oz at Sephora)

3) Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship Split End Protector Leave In Conditioner ($2.99 at Target)

4) CHI Silk Infusion ($20.99 for 6oz at Target)

5) Living Proof Full Thickening Cream ($14 for 1.8oz; $24 for 3.7oz at Sephora)

4) CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray ($12.99 for 8.5oz at Target)

The Process:

1) I wash my hair (at most, every other day) with the Fekkai Rx shampoo. I used the conditioner before I tried the shampoo, but I LOVE both products! I noticed right away the difference it made in my hair, and my hair stays dry (and not oily!) much longer, which is wonderful for the days that I don't shampoo.

2) I condition my hair with the Fekkai Rx Conditioner. Again, I love this stuff. It is expensive, but soo worth it! I washed my hair yesterday afternoon, and it feels perfect - like I just washed it.

3) After showering, I lightly towel dry my hair then apply the Herbal Essence leave in conditioner (two pumps, because my hair is so long). I have used this for two years, by itself, and only added other products recently for heat protection. I LOVE THIS STUFF. Major bonus, it's only $2.99. I swear by it!

4) After the Herbal Essence, I put in a dime size amount of CHI Silk Infusion. I have used this alone and didn't like it very much, but with the other leave in conditioner I do notice a difference, and I also use it for extra heat protection. Even when just blow drying your hair you should always use heat protectant!

5) After combing my hair with a wide tooth comb, I apply a dime size amount of the Full Thickening Cream. This is a new product for me, but I'm hooked! My hair doesn't get too much volume, but it's also very heavy. But with the way my hair smells and feels after using this product, I don't mind one bit! This cream is specially made for before blow drying your hair so it does add extra head protection as well.

6) After I blowdry my hair, or on the second day after washing (but not always, actually quite rarely) I will straighten my hair. Before straightening I use yet another heat protectant. Irons are another form of and another application of heat, so it is a very good idea to use a heat protectant especially meant for hair irons!

I know that this sounds like a lot of expensive products and a lot of steps, but I wouldn't recommend them so highly if it weren't true! Since I've started this routine my hair has felt amazing, and it honestly doesn't even take very long.

Best of luck!

xo

Rachel